Chapter 2.15 Flashcards
To what extent do the branches of government hold the bureaucracy accountable, given the competing interests of Congress, the president, and the federal courts?
1
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Legislative Veto
A
Certain agency decisions have to wait for a period of 30/90 days. It controls executive agencies.
2
Q
Competition Between the Executive and the Bureaucracy
A
- Different beliefs can cause tensions
- Can make things difficult
- Lack of information sharing is dangerous
- Can be hard to side with boss/people under them
3
Q
Whistleblower Protection Act
A
Prohibits federal agency from retaliating/threating employee for disclosing acts that the believe are illegal/dishonest.
4
Q
The Courts and the Bureaucracy
A
- Rule implementation can change the outcome of trial
- Agency fines/punishments can be appealed in court
- Supreme Court changed how Congress interacts with agencies
- Judicial review on agencies
